
Several prominent law firms and professors have filed lawsuits in four federal district courts alleging that the Electoral College voting system used in the nation's presidential elections is unconstitutional. The complaints allege that the system denies citizens the right to an equal vote, in violation of the First Amendment rights to political expression and association and the principle of one-person-one-vote under the Fourteenth Amendment. The complaint filed in Texas names Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Rolando Pablos as defendants.
Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde and Doris Williams |
Gregory Wayne Abbott and Rolando Pablos |
5:2018cv00175 |
February 21, 2018 |
US District Court for the Western District of Texas |
San Antonio Office |
David A. Ezra |
Constitutional - State Statute |
42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
None |
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Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal in USCA #19-50214 has been accepted by the 5th Circuit. re 45 Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (dtg) |
Set APPEAL Deadlines. re Notice of Appeal, 45 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) : ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL DUE BY 4/16/2019. (dtg) |
Filing 47 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 2/13/19, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Angela Hailey, Telephone number: 210.244.5048. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 4/19/2019, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/29/2019, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/27/2019, Appeal Record due by 4/15/2019, (Hailey, Angela) |
Filing 46 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams for dates of 02/13/2019. Proceedings Transcribed: Hearing on Motion to Dismiss. Court Reporter: Angela Hailey.. (Calaf, Maria) |
Filing 45 Appeal of Final Judgment 44 , 43 by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number 0542-11874496) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Calaf, Maria) |
NOTICE OF APPEAL following 45 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (mgr) |
Filing 44 CLERK'S JUDGMENT (aej) |
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Filing 42 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David A. Ezra: Motion Hearing held on 2/13/2019 re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Rolando Pablos, Gregory Wayne Abbott (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Angela Hailey.)(aej) |
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Filing 40 Sealed Motion filed (aej) |
Text Order GRANTING 39 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Nafees Syed. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (at) |
Text Order GRANTING 40 Sealed Motion. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (at) |
Text Order GRANTING 38 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (at) |
Filing 39 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Maria Amelia Calaf ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-11735613) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Calaf, Maria) |
Filing 38 Unopposed Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document, # 2 Proposed Order) (Calaf, Maria) |
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Text Order GRANTING 36 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (at) |
Filing 36 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bitter, Adam) |
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Filing 34 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery and Scheduling Order by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Disher, Todd) |
Filing 33 Pretrial Disclosures of Experts by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Mauser, Amy) |
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Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Expert Designations by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Calaf, Maria) |
Filing 30 NOTICE Joint Statement of Intent Regarding Mediation by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams (Calaf, Maria) |
Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos, re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Defendant Rolando Pablos, Defendant Gregory Wayne Abbott (Bitter, Adam) |
Text Order GRANTING 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The new deadline to file a Response/Reply is May 21, 2018. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 28 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bitter, Adam) |
Filing 27 RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams, re 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Defendant Rolando Pablos, Defendant Gregory Wayne Abbott (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A)(Calaf, Maria) |
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Filing 25 Scheduling Recommendations Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Scheduling Recommendations by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Calaf, Maria) |
Text Order GRANTING 23 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 24 ATTACHMENT Proposed Order to 23 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Calaf, Maria) |
Filing 23 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Calaf, Maria) |
Text Order GRANTING 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response. The new deadline to file a response is May 7, 2018. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 22 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Calaf, Maria) |
Text Order GRANTING 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 21 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sweeten, Patrick) |
Filing 20 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Adam N. Bitter for Patrick Strawbridge ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10661315) by on behalf of Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bitter, Adam) |
Filing 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Adam N. Bitter for William S. Consovoy ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10661282) by on behalf of Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bitter, Adam) |
Filing 18 Order for Scheduling Recommendations and Advisory Concerning Magistrate Judge Assignment. Plaintiff shall submit a proposed scheduling order to the Court within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. Notice of right to consent to disposition of a civil case by a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (aej) |
Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 13 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 16 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Set/Reset Deadlines: Gregory Wayne Abbott answer due 4/9/2018; Rolando Pablos answer due 4/9/2018. (aej) |
Text Order GRANTING 17 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. The new deadline to file an Answer is April 9, 2018. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 17 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Gregory Wayne Abbott, Rolando Pablos. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Sweeten, Patrick) |
Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jack Allen Simms, Jr on behalf of Samuel Issacharoff ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10598589) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simms, Jack) |
Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jack Allen Simms, Jr on behalf of James R. Martin ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10598467) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simms, Jack) |
Filing 14 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jack Allen Simms, Jr on behalf of Jennifer Duncan Hackett ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10598437) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simms, Jack) |
Filing 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Jack Allen Simms, Jr on behalf of Allison M. Vissichelli, ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10598057) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Simms, Jack) |
Text Order GRANTING 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Text Order GRANTING 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 12 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of Lisa L. Barclay ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10563105) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of Karen L. Dunn ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10563078) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of James P. Denvir ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10563060) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of Hamish P. M. Hume ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10563047) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of Amy L. Neuhardt ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10563035) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Katherine Patrice Chiarello on behalf of Amy J. Mauser ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-10562848) by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Chiarello, Katherine) |
Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Rolando Pablos. (aej) |
Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Gregory Wayne Abbott. (aej) |
Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas. to Governor Gregory Abbott... et al (Vera, Luis) |
Text Order GRANTING 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hw) |
Filing 3 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Marco Kelly Guerrero for Mary Melissa Whittle by on behalf of Yvonne M. Davis, Hector Flores, League of United Latin America Citizens of Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, Joseph C. Parker, Jr, Mary Ramos, Gloria Ray, Guadalupe Torres, Ray Velarde, Doris Williams. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Guerrero, Marco) |
Filing 2 Letter to attorneys, Samuel Isaacharoff and Mary White, regarding admittance to practice in the Western District. (aej) |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT Challengng Electoral College System ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-10483131). No Summons requested at this time, filed by League of United Latin American Citizens, Sanford Levinson, League of United Latin American Citizens of Texas, Hector Flores, Yvonne M. Davis, Doris Williams, Ray Velarde, Guadalupe Torres, Gloria Ray, Mary Ramos, Joseph C. Parker, Jr.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vera, Luis) Modified on 2/21/2018, to correct and add filers (rf). |
Case assigned to Judge David A. Ezra. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rf) |
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